iAnywhere M-Business Anywhere Version 6.5 Build 207 for Linux ================================================================= TABLE OF CONTENTS ================================================================= 1 - WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE: CLIENT FEATURES 2 - WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE: SERVER FEATURES 3 - DOCUMENTATION 4 - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 5 - UPGRADING 6 - SUPPORTED/UNSUPPORTED CONFIGURATIONS 7 - PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES 8 - SECURITY NOTES 9 - CONTACTING IANYWHERE SOLUTIONS ============================================================== 1 - WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE: CLIENT FEATURES ============================================================== See the Release Notes, available from http://www.ianywhere.com/developer/product_manuals/mbusiness_anywhere/ ================================================================= 2 - WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE: SERVER FEATURES ================================================================= See the Release Notes, available from http://www.ianywhere.com/developer/product_manuals/mbusiness_anywhere/ ================================================================= 3 - DOCUMENTATION ================================================================= 3.1 - Accessing Release Documentation: ====================================== M-Business Anywhere Windows Download Page ----------------------------------------- http://www.ianywhere.com/downloads/software/mbus_linux0618.html - Provides access to all available documentation, select sample code, and the installer for the Windows version of M-Business Server. (M-Business Server installs all versions of M-Business Client.) M-Business Anywhere Product Manuals Page ---------------------------------------- http://www.ianywhere.com/developer/product_manuals/mbusiness_anywhere/ Provides access to available documentation and select sample code. M-Business Anywhere Developer Community Home Page ------------------------------------------------- http://www.ianywhere.com/developer/mbusiness_anywhere.html Provides access to additional sample code, tech notes, white papers, and iAnywhere evaluation software. 3.2 - Available Documentation: =============================== Release Notes for M-Business Anywhere ------------------------------------- Covers build numbers, new features, known issues, and support and documentation information for M-Business Server and M-Business Client. Administrator Guide for M-Business Anywhere Server -------------------------------------------------- Provides instructions for installing, configuring, and optimizing M-Business Anywhere, including setting up and configuring the M-Business XML Conduit. User Guide for M-Business Anywhere Client ----------------------------------------- Provides instructions for registering accounts, synchronizing channels, and using M-Business Client. Developer QuickStart Guide for M-Business Anywhere -------------------------------------------------- Provides streamlined instructions for developers who have downloaded the M-Business Anywhere Application Edition to get up and running as fast as possible. Introduction to M-Business Anywhere ----------------------------------- Provides a high-level overview of mobile application development on the M-Business Anywhere platform, with cross references to detailed implementation instructions in the Application Developer Guide. Application Developer Guide for M-Business Anywhere --------------------------------------------------- Provides detailed guidance on designing websites and individual pages for optimum usefulness on different types of mobile devices, with or without a wireless connection. API Reference for M-Business Anywhere ------------------------------------- Includes introductory information, system architecture, reference tables, and sample code. UltraLite for M-Business Anywhere User's Guide ---------------------------------------------- Describes use of UltraLite for M-Business Anywhere for developing and deploying web-based database applications to handheld, mobile or embedded devices. ================================================================= 4 - SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ================================================================= 4.1 - M-Business Server Requirements: ====================================== Server Hardware --------------- - At least 2 GB RAM and 10 GB disk space (Note: Disk space and RAM requirements vary according to user population.) - At least a Pentium 4 2.5 GHz Server Operating System ----------------------- Linux kernel 2.4.18 (as implemented in Redhat Linux 8.0) Internet Browser ---------------- One of the following JavaScript-enabled browsers (does not have to be on machine where M-Business Server is installed): - Internet Explorer 5.5 - Internet Explorer 6.0 - Firefox 1.0 Valid license key ----------------- A valid license key looks like this: K8OhbcykViqiI1NnXlA/XywzFg+Fx6TZ 4.2 - System Requirements for use with RIM Handhelds: ====================================================== A valid SRP key from RIM is required. Note: This is NOT the same SRP key you received with your RIM device. You must request a second SRP key for exclusive use with M-Business Server. ================================================================= 5 - UPGRADING ================================================================= 5.1 - Upgrading to version 6.5: =============================== M-Business Anywhere supports upgrading M-Business Server from versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.7, 6.0, and 6.2 to version 6.5. For upgrade instructions, see the Administrator Guide for M-Business Anywhere Server, "Upgrading and installing M-Business Server" chapter. 5.2 - Upgrading M-Business Server: ================================== When upgrading, you will be prompted to preserve your pre-existing database. If you choose No, all existing user and account data will be erased. If you choose Yes, M-Business Anywhere will preserve your existing user and account data. 5.3 - Upgrading OS & M-Business Server at the same time: ======================================================== If you upgrade your OS, you must reinstall M-Business Server software afterwards. Before upgrading your OS, save your M-Business Server database, then uninstall M-Business Server. 5.4 - Upgrading M-Business Client: ================================== If your users are using a previous version of M-Business Client, we recommend upgrading to the client included with this server. There may be incompatibilities between previous clients and this version of the server. ================================================================= 6 - SUPPORTED/UNSUPPORTED CONFIGURATIONS ================================================================= 6.1 - Collocation with Primary Domain Controller NOT Supported ============================================================== We do not support installation of M-Business Server onto machines configured as Domain Controllers. 6.2 - Collocation with Microsoft Exchange Server NOT Supported =============================================================== We do not support installation of M-Business Server on machines that host Microsoft Exchange Server. 6.3 - Installing JavaScript client over non-JavaScript client on Pocket PC ================================================================= If you install a JavaScript-enabled client over a non-JavaScript client, you will need to restart M-Business Client before you will be able to use the JavaScript feature. ================================================================= 7.0 - PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES ================================================================= 7.1 - Locating installation instructions ======================================== For installation, setup, and configuration information, see the Administrator Guide for M-Business Anywhere Server, "Introduction" chapter, "Getting started task checklist" topic. 7.2 - Obtaining gtar and gzip for installation =============================================== gtar and gzip are required to untar M-Business Server because Solaris tar does not support long file names. - You can find gtar at: http://www.sunfreeware.com - You can find gzip at: http://www.gnu.org 7.3 - Logging on as root ======================== All operations including installation and starting the servers must be done as root. 7.4 - Setting the UserFriendlyServerName parameter ================================================== The UserFriendlyServerName field in the sync.conf.default file allows you to set a server name that will appear in the list of servers M-Business Connect on the device (and on the desktop). You must set this name BEFORE synchronizing; otherwise setting a name in this field has no effect. 7.5 - Reviewing install.log file ================================= Installer does npt create an install.log file during installation on this plaform. ================================================================= 8 - SECURITY NOTES ================================================================= 8.1 - Supported security level ============================== This product supports up to 128-bit encryption with SSL. 8.2 - Microsoft Internet Explorer proxy settings ================================================ If your users synchronize securely using Microsoft Internet Explorer proxy settings, you will need an RSA certificate. You can request an RSA certificate from a third-party vendor, such as Thawte or Verisign. See the Administrator Guide for M-Business Anywhere Server, "Security" chapter. 8.3 - Default proxy server ========================== If your users synchronize securely using the default proxy settings, you will need an ECC certificate from iAnywhere Solutions. See the Administrator Guide for M-Business Anywhere Server, "Security" chapter. 8.4 - Problems with proxy servers & login cookies ================================================= If your M-Business Server accesses the Internet through a proxy server, it is possible that your users may experience difficulties with sites requiring login cookies. To avoid these problems, we advise turning off the proxy server's caching capability. ================================================================= 9 - CONTACTING IANYWHERE SOLUTIONS ================================================================= 9.1 - Technical Support ======================= If you need assistance using iAnywhere software, in North America, please contact iAnywhere Technical Support by calling 1-800-8SYBASE (800-879-2273) and then selecting option 3. You can call Monday through Friday (except major US holidays) between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Eastern time. Services will be provided in accordance with your support agreement. Outside of North America, for your local support number and hours, please see: http://www.sybase.com/contactus/support 9.2 - Client Services ===================== If you need help with customizing iAnywhere software to better serve your enterprise, please contact iAnywhere Solutions Professional Services at contact_us@ianywhere.com. 9.3 - Technical Publications ============================ If you have questions or suggestions about this document or other iAnywhere technical publications, please contact iAnywhere Technical Publications at iasdoc@ianywhere.com. (C) 2007 iAnywhere Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved. All unpublished rights reserved. iAnywhere, M-Business Anywhere, and M-Business Server are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sybase, Inc. or its subsidiaries. The ® symbol indicates registration in the United States of America. All other company and product names mentioned may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.